Student Stories
Brianna Ray is BANDED!
This is Brianna Ray from Eisenhower HS in Decatur, Illinois. She is BANDED! She is also way cool! Hear how she came to love playing bass.
FREE Players Drum Corps 2015 WGI Regionals–They Epitomize “BANDED”
These percussionists and guard members epitomize the "Banded concept." Together they go further. They have performed at the 2014 WGI finals, and at two WGI regionals...
Mark–The University of North Dakota
Mark from the University of North Dakota speaks of the reasons being a professional trumpet player was the ONLY thing that made sense to him. He speaks of his start...
Mike–Eastman School of Music
Mike talks about his musical beginnings in Houston, TX. From his first horn to the decision to audition for Eastman, Mike has learned skills that will carry with him...
Buddy Deshler–University of Miami
Buddy shares his story of how his sister got him into music and how being around music and musicians "is contagious". It has propelled him from 6th grade band to the...
Evan, trumpet performance major–University of North Dakota
Evan shares his story that starts in church choir, detours when his mother made him choose between the trumpet or violin.
Sam Exline–University of Miami Trumpet Major
Sam’s explanation of how he got interested in the trumpet by watching the Rugrats and how it translated into him becoming a music major.
Brittany (Messiah College)–Journey to becoming a Music Education Major
Brittany discusses her journey to becoming a music education major and why it is important to share her love of music with the next generation.
“Mine” Matrix 2015 Proposal
Member of Matrix Percussion proposing to his girlfriend during Matrix’s show at WGI Finals in Dayton, Ohio.